22nd May 2014
Today was as typical as it gets for a day with my family. A day of “relaxing” and getting nails done quickly turned into an all day, spontaneous chase for dresses for a wedding next weekend. This meant we had to drive about an hour out of town, meaning I had a meager 10 minutes to get ready. This is always a fun challenge. With everyone making me hustle, I threw together a look that was made to run errands all day, and still managed to give my favorite combination of a little edge and sass.
20th May 2014
Most days, I can take on the day without giving in to the negativity. Today, was not one of those days. Like everyone else, I have my fair share of “bad” days. Of course, I try to handle every situation I can, but sometimes, you need to give in and just accept some things you are not in control of. We will have bad days, because we are human. Nothing really triggered this lousy day, it just started unlike I wanted/planned, plus it’s Monday. So there was only one thing I could think to do to avoid a meltdown…break out my favorite pants.
17th May 2014
I love days when a good song is stuck in my head. Fortunately, today this song was “White Blank Page” by Mumford and Sons. This song is definitely in my top 5 favorite songs ever (and it’s incredible live.) When I woke up to this song today, I took it as a sign to wear my Mumford and Sons t-shirt I bought at their concert this time last year. I will always remember that night because it was one of the best i’ve ever had and it all last minute. Honestly though, how can you beat awesome music with one of your best friends? You can’t.(Thanks again, Travis, and ps…we’re going again!!!)
13th May 2014
Today was a nice surprise for a couple reasons. 1. It was basically summer outside meaning I could finally break out my shorts (hopefully for good). 2. I could FINALLY wear this tank top as it was purposed, and 3. The Cowboys did NOT, I repeat did NOT draft #JohnnyFootball (at least in the first round).
Ok, back to business.
13th May 2014
Tonight is my first time attending a country concert, unless you count Taylor Swift, but I do agree with that community…she’s really not country in my opinion. Nevertheless, I am pretty excited to see Jake Owen. Because I do not consider myself to be country in the slightest, I decided to put my own spin on this style.
To me, when I think of country, I think of plaids/flannels, jean jackets and cowboy boots. So, I decided to wear a dress with a plaid jacket. A note to everyone out there reading this, this is the first time I have ever worn this jacket in the two years I have had it. It really is cute, I just put it my closet and kind of forgot about it but it is perfect for tonight…so don’t throw pieces out because you haven’t seen them in a while.
13th May 2014
Today it hit high of 72 degrees! (insert praise emoji) And although it didn’t last for long before the dark clouds overtook the sky, it was just long enough to enjoy the rest of the day. (Even though my nephews were given their first raincoats today and I all I wanted to do was dance in it with them.)
This is one of my favorite transitions for fashion. I love cooler days where I can wear a tank top or like today, a romper and pair it with an over-shirt of some sort and of course finish it with my favorite combat boots.
13th May 2014
Today marked the first track meet for the Washington Hornets, and also the first day I have decided to stay in “sweats.” I am not one to really dress in “comfy” clothes all day, but with a day full of errands and sporting events, it only seemed appropriate. But being me, I had to put my own style into my look today.
Instead of opting for the most ridiculously comfortable sweatpants on the planet (yes, I’m talking about mens oversized Hanes pants, and yes even the ones with the cuffed bottom) I chose to wear my yoga pants. These are super simple to dress up because 1. they are usually plain and 2. all you need is a jacket to really make the look complete. I chose to wear my favorite jacket from Pacsun. It is super simple and the leather sleeve really gives the entire outfit more of an edgy look.
13th May 2014
This has been one interesting week to say the least, and when I say interesting, I mean that in the best way possible. I have let a few people go in my life over the past couple of months. Some were necessary, some were not, but regardless, none of it was simple. The whole time I have been wondering if any of this was a mistake, but I try to live my life without regrets. Of course, I wish in all cases, things were said differently, but at the end of the day, I have come to realize it happened. It was. It’s time to move on, but if there was one final thing I could say to the few that aren’t a part of my life anymore, it would simply be: Thanks for the memories. Good/bad/funny/awful/heartbreaking/loving, we did share something.
13th May 2014
Today started with one of my best friend’s bridal shower. It was incredibly fun and the whole wedding process is just exciting. So, congrats Ashley!
Moving on, today I learned an incredibly valuable lesson. You must find the good in every single situation you face. I know this seems a tad cliche, but it’s true. I know first hand that life does not always go according to your plan, but with that, I have learned you need to keep pushing for what you really want. I refuse to settle in any aspect of my life and the one thing that keeps me going is having faith and knowing it will all work out how it’s meant to be.
I have found that finding the good and being the positive when it seems there isn’t at all helps to conquer the negativity. Yes, it can be difficult being the better person, but having this mentality will lead your farther and make you feel better at the end of the day. And honestly, who wants to be miserable? I’m not saying you need to ecstatic all day, but if you’re upset about something, find something to make you smile. This leads me to my outfit today.
13th May 2014
Today, I felt a little inspired after seeing a Teen Vogue article for a spring trend that I believe will be around long after the season has passed (if it ever fully gets here!) Today I decided to try denim on denim. There are different ways to pull of this look but I decided to go with black denim pants paired with a denim shirt. This gives a polished look, and almost is a little like color blocking if you decide to match your pants to your undershirt like I chose to do with mine. This look is fun because it is really simple and easy to dress up with accessories.